Cycling of Matter through Earth's Spheres
Students will learn about the atmosphere and what causes it to form layers. Then, students will identify how the atmosphere interacts with the geosphere, hydrosphere, and biosphere. Students design an investigation and use equipment to collect evidence and determine if the hydrosphere cycles through the geosphere. Students will analyze pictures of various locations in Arizona and draw a model to show how matter cycles and energy flows back and forth through the spheres.
Lesson Grade Level
7th GradeLesson Plan Link/URL
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/11t_1_mdsli4b0vmWOkZ3FyW7ni7G06fH/edit?u…Subject Area
Science Earth and Space Science E1: Earth Systems Technology Mathematics Measurement and Data (MD) Number & Quantity (N)Related Content
Students engage in science, math, and technology skills to analyze and interpret data about rain and weather across different regions.
This lesson takes place in a classroom over two weeks. Students may work in small groups of 2-3. Prior to the robotics challenge, teachers should facilitate student discussion through guided lessons